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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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